Overview
As a member of the military, Gunners are responsible for surveillance and target acquisition, and indirect fire to engage the enemy.
As a Gunner you are responsible for the operation, maintenance and use of artillery systems, to include howitzers, mortars, radars, acoustic systems, uncrewed aerial systems, and armoured fighting vehicles. Gunners work closely with the other members of the combat arms as in the Armoured, Infantry and Combat Engineers, along with all other support arms on and off the battlefield.
As a member of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, the primary responsibilities of Gunners are to:
Operate and maintain 105mm and 155mm howitzers
Operate and maintain future Ground Based Air Defense Systems
Operate and maintain surveillance and target acquisition systems, to include radars, acoustic systems, and uncrewed aerial systems.
Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles including but not limited to ¼ ton – 7 ton trucks, Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV), and Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV 6.0)
Operate technically advanced command-post computers, laser range-finders and fire control computers.
To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must:
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada;
Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except:
For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent);
For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student;
Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education).
Work Environment
A Gunner can be called upon to serve in any kind of terrain be it Arctic tundra, tropical jungle, desert, mountains, or urban towns and cities. They are deployed overseas on operational missions and in Canada in support of civil authorities in cases of national emergency. Initially, they are posted to one of five Artillery regiments:
1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Shilo, Manitoba
2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Petawawa, Ontario
The Royal Canadian Artillery School, Combat Training Centre, Gagetown, New Brunswick
4th Artillery Regiment (General Support) Royal Canadian Artillery, Gagetown, New Brunswick
5th Canadian Light Artillery Regiment, 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Valcartier, Quebec
If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment.
Basic Military Qualification
The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable.
Basic Occupational Qualification Training
Upon completion of BMQ, Gunners attend The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School in Gagetown, New Brunswick for another 9-week course (DP1) covering Individual soldiers’ skills, more advance weapons handling, radio communications, vehicle driving, and common artillery knowledge.
Available Specialty Training
After completing DP1, gunners get posted to one of the 5 artillery regiments across Canada, where you develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training. Gunners can specialize in one of four streams, Gun Area, Observation Post, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, and Ground Based Air Defence.
Required Education
The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec.
Foreign education may be accepted.
Direct Entry Officer Plan
No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation.
Join the CAF
To learn more about becoming a Gunner, visit , talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488.
Explore over 100 different career opportunities at
Overview
As a member of the military, Gunners are responsible for surveillance and target acquisition, and indirect fire to engage the enemy.
As a Gunner you are responsible for the operation, maintenance and use of artillery systems, to include howitzers, mortars, radars, acoustic systems, uncrewed aerial systems, and armoured fighting vehicles. Gunners work closely with the other members of the combat arms as in the Armoured, Infantry and Combat Engineers, along with all other support arms on and off the battlefield.
As a member of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, the primary responsibilities of Gunners are to:
Operate and maintain 105mm and 155mm howitzers
Operate and maintain future Ground Based Air Defense Systems
Operate and maintain surveillance and target acquisition systems, to include radars, acoustic systems, and uncrewed aerial systems.
Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles including but not limited to ¼ ton – 7 ton trucks, Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV), and Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV 6.0)
Operate technically advanced command-post computers, laser range-finders and fire control computers.
To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must:
Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada;
Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except:
For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent);
For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student;
Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education).
Work Environment
A Gunner can be called upon to serve in any kind of terrain be it Arctic tundra, tropical jungle, desert, mountains, or urban towns and cities. They are deployed overseas on operational missions and in Canada in support of civil authorities in cases of national emergency. Initially, they are posted to one of five Artillery regiments:
1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Shilo, Manitoba
2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Petawawa, Ontario
The Royal Canadian Artillery School, Combat Training Centre, Gagetown, New Brunswick
4th Artillery Regiment (General Support) Royal Canadian Artillery, Gagetown, New Brunswick
5th Canadian Light Artillery Regiment, 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Valcartier, Quebec
If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment.
Basic Military Qualification
The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable.
Basic Occupational Qualification TrainingUpon completion of BMQ, Gunners attend The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School in Gagetown, New Brunswick for another 9-week course (DP1) covering Individual soldiers’ skills, more advance weapons handling, radio communications, vehicle driving, and common artillery knowledge.
Available Specialty Training
After completing DP1, gunners get posted to one of the 5 artillery regiments across Canada, where you develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training. Gunners can specialize in one of four streams, Gun Area, Observation Post, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, and Ground Based Air Defence.
Required Education
The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec.
Foreign education may be accepted.
Direct Entry Officer Plan
No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation.
Join the CAF
To learn more about becoming a Gunner, visit
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Opportunity Do you like knowing that your work is directly helping your team? As a Signal Operator, you’ll be responsible for connecting Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members through communication systems in a variety of locations and scenarios. Overview Signal Operators use cutting-edge voice and data systems to provide wired and wireless communications and information services to the CAF throughout Canada and around the world. Signal Operators expertly install, remove, troubleshoot and operate technology such as: Wired and Wireless Communications and Information Systems Radio, Satellite and Microwave Broadband Systems Fibre Optic and Copper Wire Broadband Technology Voice and Data Systems To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the paid education programs you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) For the Primary Reserve you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; and Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment Signal Operators experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with working outdoors, in military vehicles and in temporary shelters (e.g., tents). Signal Operators work across the country on Army bases and around the world wherever the CAF has a footprint. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. After Basic Training, Army recruits go to a military training centre for the Basic Military Qualification – Land Course for approximately one month, which covers the following topics: Army Physical Fitness Dismounted Offensive and Defensive Operations Reconnaissance Patrolling Individual Field Craft Signal Operator Training Signal Operators attend the Canadian Forces School of Communication and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. Training takes approximately 19 weeks and includes: Communications Security Policies and Procedures Tactical Line Communications Systems Portable Power-Generating Systems VHF and HF Radio Communications Systems Satellite Communications Systems Service Desk Analyst Available Specialty Training Signal Operators may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training in the following areas: Cryptographic Equipment Advanced Satellite Communications Systems Line-of-Sight Microwave Communications Systems Instructional Techniques Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Signal Operators who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Advanced Military Vehicle Operation (Driver Training) Advanced Telecommunications Systems Instructional Design Leadership and Management Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec, including: Grade 10 Applied Math (Mathématiques 416 or CST 4) Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. A recruiter can help you decide if your interests and attributes fit. If you already have a university or college diploma, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job and may place you directly into the necessary on-the-job training program following Basic Training. Basic Training is required before being assigned.Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in either the Regular Force (full-time employment) or Primary Reserve Force (part-time employment) of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member.• Regular Force: Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career.• Primary Reserve Force: You will be joining the Primary Reserve Force through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends with possibilities of full-time employment.To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit: https://forces.ca/en/how-to-join/#wj Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Signal Operator, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Overview As members of the military, Air Drop Systems Technicians are the Canadian Forces go-to experts on a wide range of parachute systems and parachute-related equipment. They play a pivotal role in supporting airborne operations for Infantry Parachute Companies, Air Force Aerial Delivery Sections, Special Operations, and Search and Rescue. As an Air Drop Systems Technician, your responsibilities are as diverse as they are crucial. You will be the one ensuring the safety of our personnel by meticulously packing and repairing parachutes and related airborne equipment. You will provide invaluable technical guidance to commanders and staff, aiding in the planning and execution of airborne and airdrop operations. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the success of these missions. Though you will primarily work in a warehouse environment, fine-tuning parachute systems and maintaining their peak performance, you won't be confined to these walls. You will even have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a parachute jump yourself, as part of your mandatory qualification requirement. The primary duties of an Air Drop Systems Technician are to: Proficiently pack and maintain an extensive array of parachute systems, inclusive of extraction parachute systems, light, medium, and heavy cargo parachute systems, round/mass and square/precision personnel parachute systems. Utilize advanced equipment integral to parachute operations, such as GPS-guided aerial delivery parachute systems. Conduct thorough inspections and maintenance of diverse sewing machine systems employed in the upkeep of parachutes and parachute-related equipment. Actively participate in the support of airborne operations. Operate within a broad spectrum of parachute operations within the CAF, providing vital support to Infantry Parachute Battalions, Air Force Aerial Delivery Sections, Special Operations, and Search and Rescue. Conduct in-depth investigations into Incident Malfunctions pertaining to parachute operations. Supervise the packing and maintenance of all parachute systems and related airborne equipment. Ensure the upkeep of your required parachuting qualifications. To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment Air Drop Systems Technicians typically work indoors in a temperature regulated warehouse handling and maintaining a variety of diverse parachute systems. However, their role extends beyond the walls of the warehouse. As part of the dynamic airborne community of the CAF, you will often find yourself stepping into the field, mirroring real-world conditions for a truly immersive experience. Your duties are as divers as they are crucial. From submitting comprehensive reports on parachute data, drops, incidents, and investigations, to conducting serviceability checks and repairs on personnel and aerial delivery equipment, to strapping on a parachute system yourself and going for a jump, no two days will be the same. Air Drop Systems Technicians are involved in supporting parachuting activities and airborne operations throughout Canada and the world. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Basic Occupational Qualification Training Air Drop Systems Technicians attend training at the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre located at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario. Initial trade training takes 23 weeks and includes the following topics: Expert packing and rigging of diverse parachute systems, encompassing expendable parachute systems, extraction parachute systems, and light to heavy cargo parachute systems, primarily employed in Aerial Delivery. Packing of Round/Mass Drop personnel parachute systems and the more sophisticated Ram Air/Square parachute systems. Execution of both basic and advanced repairs and maintenance on parachute systems and associated Airborne equipment. Completion of BASIC Parachutist training. Completion of Static Line Square Parachute Course Available Specialty Training Air Drop Systems Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including: Basic Para Instructor Jump Master Aerial Delivery First Aid Instructor Helicopter Underslung Load Operator Drop Zone/Landing Zone Controller Military Freefall Parachutist Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Air Drop Systems Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential will be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Military Freefall Jump Master Military Freefall Para Instructor Tandem Master Master Rigger Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming an Air Drop Systems Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Overview As a member of the military, Line Technicians provide fast, reliable, wired communications infrastructure and support to wireless systems utilizing leading edge cable distribution systems. They are part of a larger team that provides the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with communications and information services throughout Canada and around the world. Line Technicians expertly install, remove, maintain, and repair leading edge communications infrastructure such as: Interior structured cable systems, consisting of copper cables, fibre optic cables, and supporting infrastructure The integration of radio, satellite, and microwave broadband equipment and infrastructure into wired networks Communications towers and antennas Fibre optic and copper cable distribution and supporting infrastructure in buildings and military bases To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment Line Technicians experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with working primarily outdoors. Line Technicians work across the country and around the world wherever the CAF has a footprint. Line Technicians are required to work at heights and in confined spaces for extended periods of time and are required to be well versed in the application of safety standards. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Basic Occupational Qualification Training Line Technicians attend the Canadian Forces School of Communication and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. Training takes approximately 20 weeks and teaches the following basic skills and knowledge: Working aloft procedures, policy, and practices Confined space procedures, policy, and practices Rescue procedures, policy, and practices Installation of strategic interior cable systems Installation of strategic exterior cable systems Installation of tactical cable systems Installation of Cable Support Infrastructure Cable and supporting infrastructure maintenance Available Specialty Training Line Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including: Complex antenna systems Specialty rescue training (telephone pole; confined spaces) Advanced rigging training Special purpose vehicle qualifications Information Technology training Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Line Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include: · Communications and information systems management training· Telecommunications design training· Computer Assisted Design software training· Complex Antenna System Installation and Maintenance training.· Leadership and management training Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec including Grade 10 Applied Math or Math 416 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Line Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Overview As a member of the military, Gunners are responsible for surveillance and target acquisition, and indirect fire to engage the enemy. As a Gunner you are responsible for the operation, maintenance and use of artillery systems, to include howitzers, mortars, radars, acoustic systems, uncrewed aerial systems, and armoured fighting vehicles. Gunners work closely with the other members of the combat arms as in the Armoured, Infantry and Combat Engineers, along with all other support arms on and off the battlefield. As a member of the Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery, the primary responsibilities of Gunners are to: Operate and maintain 105mm and 155mm howitzers Operate and maintain future Ground Based Air Defense Systems Operate and maintain surveillance and target acquisition systems, to include radars, acoustic systems, and uncrewed aerial systems. Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles including but not limited to ¼ ton – 7 ton trucks, Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV), and Light Armoured Vehicles (LAV 6.0) Operate technically advanced command-post computers, laser range-finders and fire control computers. To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment A Gunner can be called upon to serve in any kind of terrain be it Arctic tundra, tropical jungle, desert, mountains, or urban towns and cities. They are deployed overseas on operational missions and in Canada in support of civil authorities in cases of national emergency. Initially, they are posted to one of five Artillery regiments: 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Shilo, Manitoba 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Petawawa, Ontario The Royal Canadian Artillery School, Combat Training Centre, Gagetown, New Brunswick 4th Artillery Regiment (General Support) Royal Canadian Artillery, Gagetown, New Brunswick 5th Canadian Light Artillery Regiment, 5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group, Valcartier, Quebec If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Basic Occupational Qualification Training Upon completion of BMQ, Gunners attend The Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery School in Gagetown, New Brunswick for another 9-week course (DP1) covering Individual soldiers’ skills, more advance weapons handling, radio communications, vehicle driving, and common artillery knowledge. Available Specialty Training After completing DP1, gunners get posted to one of the 5 artillery regiments across Canada, where you develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training. Gunners can specialize in one of four streams, Gun Area, Observation Post, Surveillance and Target Acquisition, and Ground Based Air Defence. Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Gunner, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Opportunity Are you a tech enthusiast who also loves the outdoors? As a Signal Technician, you’ll specialize in managing communications systems for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in various environments in Canada and around the world. No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. Overview Signal Technicians are experts in telecommunication technologies. They maintain, repair, configure, administer and modify leading-edge communication systems. They are part of a larger team that provides the CAF with communications and information services throughout Canada and around the world. Signal Technicians operate on specialized electronic test equipment. They perform corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, diagnosis, modifications, installations, configurations, inspections and administration for: Wired and Wireless Communications Systems Radio, Satellite and Microwave Broadband Technology Radar Location and Detection Technology Fibre Optic and Copper Wire Broadband Technology Voice and Data Network Defence, Configuration and Administration To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the paid education programs you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserve you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec (some jobs need higher levels of education) Work Environment Signal Technicians experience the unique adventures and challenges of working outdoors, in military vehicles and at maintenance workshops. Signal Technicians work across the country and around the world wherever the CAF has a footprint. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. After Basic Training, Army recruits go to a military training centre for the Basic Military Qualification – Land Course for approximately one month, which covers the following topics: Army Physical Fitness Dismounted Offensive and Defensive Operations Reconnaissance Patrolling Individual Field Craft Signal Technician Training Signal Technicians attend the Canadian Forces School of Communication and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. Training takes approximately 16 months and is separated into two parts. Part one is equivalent to a two-year electronics engineering technician program and teaches the following skills and knowledge: Electrical and Electronic Theory Digital Electronic Theory Signal Processing Devices and Operation Power Supplies Theory Radio and Antenna Systems Theory Satellite and Microwave Systems Theory Use of Basic and Advanced Test Instrumentation Part two of the program includes specific training on communications systems and equipment, including the following skills and knowledge: Radio Communications and Information Security Installation and Operation of Communications and Information Systems Maintenance and Operation of Power Generating Systems Communication Systems and Equipment Maintenance and Repair Techniques Installation and Maintenance of Fibre Optic and Copper Wire Systems Basic Routing and Switching Concepts Use of Advanced Radio Equipment Testing Instrumentation Available Specialty Training Signal Technicians may have the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal military and civilian courses and on-the-job training in the following areas: Cryptographic Equipment Operation and Maintenance Electronic Warfare Systems and Equipment Operation and Maintenance Counter-Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Equipment Operation and Maintenance Satellite Terminal Operation and Maintenance Missile Detection and Defence Equipment Operation and Maintenance Ground Penetrating Radar Equipment Operation and Maintenance Basic Switches and Router Operation, Programming, Configuring and Maintenance Software and Firmware Operations and Maintenance, Including Software-Defined Radios Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Signal Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Technical Communications Security Inspector Leadership courses Life Cycle Materiel Manager Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career-related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. The minimum required education to apply for this position is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Quebec, including: Grade 10 Academic Math (Mathématiques 426 or CST 4) Grade 10 Academic Science Foreign education may be accepted.Please note that, if successful in the application process, you will be entering service in either the Regular Force (full-time employment) or Primary Reserve Force (part-time employment) of the Canadian Armed Forces as a military member.• Regular Force: Upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career.• Primary Reserve Force: You will be joining the Primary Reserve Force through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends with possibilities of full-time employment.To learn more about the various ways to join the Canadian Armed Forces, visit: https://forces.ca/en/how-to-join/#wj Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Signal Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Overview As members of the military, Air Drop Systems Technicians are the Canadian Forces go-to experts on a wide range of parachute systems and parachute-related equipment. They play a pivotal role in supporting airborne operations for Infantry Parachute Companies, Air Force Aerial Delivery Sections, Special Operations, and Search and Rescue. As an Air Drop Systems Technician, your responsibilities are as diverse as they are crucial. You will be the one ensuring the safety of our personnel by meticulously packing and repairing parachutes and related airborne equipment. You will provide invaluable technical guidance to commanders and staff, aiding in the planning and execution of airborne and airdrop operations. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the success of these missions. Though you will primarily work in a warehouse environment, fine-tuning parachute systems and maintaining their peak performance, you won't be confined to these walls. You will even have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a parachute jump yourself, as part of your mandatory qualification requirement. The primary duties of an Air Drop Systems Technician are to: Proficiently pack and maintain an extensive array of parachute systems, inclusive of extraction parachute systems, light, medium, and heavy cargo parachute systems, round/mass and square/precision personnel parachute systems. Utilize advanced equipment integral to parachute operations, such as GPS-guided aerial delivery parachute systems. Conduct thorough inspections and maintenance of diverse sewing machine systems employed in the upkeep of parachutes and parachute-related equipment. Actively participate in the support of airborne operations. Operate within a broad spectrum of parachute operations within the CAF, providing vital support to Infantry Parachute Battalions, Air Force Aerial Delivery Sections, Special Operations, and Search and Rescue. Conduct in-depth investigations into Incident Malfunctions pertaining to parachute operations. Supervise the packing and maintenance of all parachute systems and related airborne equipment. Ensure the upkeep of your required parachuting qualifications. To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment Air Drop Systems Technicians typically work indoors in a temperature regulated warehouse handling and maintaining a variety of diverse parachute systems. However, their role extends beyond the walls of the warehouse. As part of the dynamic airborne community of the CAF, you will often find yourself stepping into the field, mirroring real-world conditions for a truly immersive experience. Your duties are as divers as they are crucial. From submitting comprehensive reports on parachute data, drops, incidents, and investigations, to conducting serviceability checks and repairs on personnel and aerial delivery equipment, to strapping on a parachute system yourself and going for a jump, no two days will be the same. Air Drop Systems Technicians are involved in supporting parachuting activities and airborne operations throughout Canada and the world. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Basic Occupational Qualification Training Air Drop Systems Technicians attend training at the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre located at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario. Initial trade training takes 23 weeks and includes the following topics: Expert packing and rigging of diverse parachute systems, encompassing expendable parachute systems, extraction parachute systems, and light to heavy cargo parachute systems, primarily employed in Aerial Delivery. Packing of Round/Mass Drop personnel parachute systems and the more sophisticated Ram Air/Square parachute systems. Execution of both basic and advanced repairs and maintenance on parachute systems and associated Airborne equipment. Completion of BASIC Parachutist training. Completion of Static Line Square Parachute Course Available Specialty Training Air Drop Systems Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including: Basic Para Instructor Jump Master Aerial Delivery First Aid Instructor Helicopter Underslung Load Operator Drop Zone/Landing Zone Controller Military Freefall Parachutist Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Air Drop Systems Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential will be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Military Freefall Jump Master Military Freefall Para Instructor Tandem Master Master Rigger Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming an Air Drop Systems Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call 1-800-856-8488. Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Overview As members of the military, Air Drop Systems Technicians are the Canadian Forces go-to experts on a wide range of parachute systems and parachute-related equipment. They play a pivotal role in supporting airborne operations for Infantry Parachute Companies, Air Force Aerial Delivery Sections, Special Operations, and Search and Rescue. As an Air Drop Systems Technician, your responsibilities are as diverse as they are crucial. You will be the one ensuring the safety of our personnel by meticulously packing and repairing parachutes and related airborne equipment. You will provide invaluable technical guidance to commanders and staff, aiding in the planning and execution of airborne and airdrop operations. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the success of these missions. Though you will primarily work in a warehouse environment, fine-tuning parachute systems and maintaining their peak performance, you won't be confined to these walls. You will even have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a parachute jump yourself, as part of your mandatory qualification requirement. The primary duties of an Air Drop Systems Technician are to: Proficiently pack and maintain an extensive array of parachute systems, inclusive of extraction parachute systems, light, medium, and heavy cargo parachute systems, round/mass and square/precision personnel parachute systems. Utilize advanced equipment integral to parachute operations, such as GPS-guided aerial delivery parachute systems. Conduct thorough inspections and maintenance of diverse sewing machine systems employed in the upkeep of parachutes and parachute-related equipment. Actively participate in the support of airborne operations. Operate within a broad spectrum of parachute operations within the CAF, providing vital support to Infantry Parachute Battalions, Air Force Aerial Delivery Sections, Special Operations, and Search and Rescue. Conduct in-depth investigations into Incident Malfunctions pertaining to parachute operations. Supervise the packing and maintenance of all parachute systems and related airborne equipment. Ensure the upkeep of your required parachuting qualifications. To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment Air Drop Systems Technicians typically work indoors in a temperature regulated warehouse handling and maintaining a variety of diverse parachute systems. However, their role extends beyond the walls of the warehouse. As part of the dynamic airborne community of the CAF, you will often find yourself stepping into the field, mirroring real-world conditions for a truly immersive experience. Your duties are as divers as they are crucial. From submitting comprehensive reports on parachute data, drops, incidents, and investigations, to conducting serviceability checks and repairs on personnel and aerial delivery equipment, to strapping on a parachute system yourself and going for a jump, no two days will be the same. Air Drop Systems Technicians are involved in supporting parachuting activities and airborne operations throughout Canada and the world. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Basic Occupational Qualification Training Air Drop Systems Technicians attend training at the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre located at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario. Initial trade training takes 23 weeks and includes the following topics: Expert packing and rigging of diverse parachute systems, encompassing expendable parachute systems, extraction parachute systems, and light to heavy cargo parachute systems, primarily employed in Aerial Delivery. Packing of Round/Mass Drop personnel parachute systems and the more sophisticated Ram Air/Square parachute systems. Execution of both basic and advanced repairs and maintenance on parachute systems and associated Airborne equipment. Completion of BASIC Parachutist training. Completion of Static Line Square Parachute Course Available Specialty Training Air Drop Systems Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including: Basic Para Instructor Jump Master Aerial Delivery First Aid Instructor Helicopter Underslung Load Operator Drop Zone/Landing Zone Controller Military Freefall Parachutist Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Air Drop Systems Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential will be offered advanced training. Available courses include: Military Freefall Jump Master Military Freefall Para Instructor Tandem Master Master Rigger Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming an Air Drop Systems Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call . Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
Overview As a member of the military, Line Technicians provide fast, reliable, wired communications infrastructure and support to wireless systems utilizing leading edge cable distribution systems. They are part of a larger team that provides the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with communications and information services throughout Canada and around the world. Line Technicians expertly install, remove, maintain, and repair leading edge communications infrastructure such as: Interior structured cable systems, consisting of copper cables, fibre optic cables, and supporting infrastructure The integration of radio, satellite, and microwave broadband equipment and infrastructure into wired networks Communications towers and antennas Fibre optic and copper cable distribution and supporting infrastructure in buildings and military bases To be eligible to apply to the CAF, you must: Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Canada; Be at least 18 years old (17 years old with parental consent), except: For the Paid Education programs—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent); For the Primary Reserves—you may be 16 years old (with parental consent) and must be enrolled as a full-time student; Have completed at least Grade 10 or Secondaire IV in Québec (some jobs need higher levels of education). Work Environment Line Technicians experience the unique adventures and challenges that come with working primarily outdoors. Line Technicians work across the country and around the world wherever the CAF has a footprint. Line Technicians are required to work at heights and in confined spaces for extended periods of time and are required to be well versed in the application of safety standards. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. Basic Military Qualification The first stage of training is the Basic Military Qualification course, or Basic Training, held at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Québec, or through various training establishments across Canada from Esquimalt, British Columbia, to Halifax, Nova Scotia. This training provides the basic core skills and knowledge common to all trades. One main goal of this course is to ensure all recruits maintain the CAF physical fitness standard; as a result, the training is physically demanding but achievable. Basic Occupational Qualification Training Line Technicians attend the Canadian Forces School of Communication and Electronics in Kingston, Ontario. Training takes approximately 20 weeks and teaches the following basic skills and knowledge: Working aloft procedures, policy, and practices Confined space procedures, policy, and practices Rescue procedures, policy, and practices Installation of strategic interior cable systems Installation of strategic exterior cable systems Installation of tactical cable systems Installation of Cable Support Infrastructure Cable and supporting infrastructure maintenance Available Specialty Training Line Technicians may be offered the opportunity to develop specialized skills through formal courses and on-the-job training, including: Complex antenna systems Specialty rescue training (telephone pole; confined spaces) Advanced rigging training Special purpose vehicle qualifications Information Technology training Available Advanced Training As they progress in their career, Line Technicians who demonstrate the required ability and potential may be offered advanced training. Available courses include: · Communications and information systems management training· Telecommunications design training· Computer Assisted Design software training· Complex Antenna System Installation and Maintenance training.· Leadership and management training Required Education The minimum required education to apply for this occupation is the completion of the provincial requirements for Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec including Grade 10 Applied Math or Math 416 in Quebec. Foreign education may be accepted. Direct Entry Officer Plan No previous work experience or career related skills are required. CAF recruiters can help you decide if your personal interests and attributes match the criteria for this occupation. Join the CAF To learn more about becoming a Line Technician, visit www.forces.ca, talk to a recruiter at a centre near you or call . Explore over 100 different career opportunities at www.forces.ca/en/careers.
